Castles · South West England
Cromwell's Castle
In or near Hugh Town.
Cromwell's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ruth Riddle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cromwell's Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cromwell's Castle is a historic fortification located on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly. Built in 1651, it served as a defense against potential naval threats and is one of the few remaining Cromwellian structures in Britain. Visitors can explore its impressive architecture and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cromwell's Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It was built in the mid-17th century and is associated with Oliver Cromwell's military campaigns. The castle is a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance in British heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9622, -6.3496
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- Tresco
- Postcode
- TR24 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open daily all year round during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1361433626 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromwell's Castle?
- Cromwell's Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0QL), in the parish of Tresco.
- What is Cromwell's Castle?
- Cromwell's Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cromwell's Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TR24 0QL.
- Is Cromwell's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cromwell's Castle is part of the Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Cromwell's Castle charge admission?
- Cromwell's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cromwell's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0QL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.